Seasonal Field Crew Associate

Looking to move on from traditional arborist, farming or landscaping work? New college grad with a degree but no experience? Environmentalist company seeking fellow change makers to help us create and care for regenerative landscapes.  Private, public and institutional work. We are seeking hard-working, environmentally conscious employees for seasonal positions with our field crew. Male, female, and gender fluid applicants are all encouraged. Family-friendly hours acceptable. Tasks include all things related to landscape construction, ecological consulting, and plant nursery operation.

Our seasonal field crew team members do a huge variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Planting, mulching, pruning, trimming, mowing (very minimal), tilling, ground prep, etc.
• Landscape carpentry work such as constructing fences, custom gates, raised beds, decks, stairs, pergolas, arbors, etc,
• Stonework, almost entirely working with dry laid methods, using mostly local bluestone
• Earthwork including but not limited to the creation of berms, swales, rain gardens, etc.
• Varied artistic endeavors such as bio lime murals, outdoor sculptural elements, model making, earthen wall creation, etc.

We are looking for people with the ability to:

• Lift 75 lbs regularly
• Work strenuous hours (8 hours, 8 am- 4 pm)
• Work in any weather
• Problem solve creatively
• Be flexible and able to adapt to change
• Have a driver’s license and car

Bonus abilities we would love to see:

• Stonework
• Carpentry
• Knowledge of native plants
• Passion for design and art
• Interest in landscape design / landscaping

Our candidate must be able to work legally in New York.